As a learning facilitator, a coach helps coordinate and facilitate learning experiences for school staff. A coach engages teachers in inquiry, collaborates with teachers to determine area of need and together they design ways to address the issues of concern. Coaches coordinate cross department classroom visitations, organize professional learning communities within and among schools, help manage study groups, design professional development opportunities, arrange lesson study groups, discuss case studies and examine student work. A coach helps provide opportunities for professional growth on all levels. The Nine Roles of Coaches. Joellen Killion, NSDC.
Learning Facilitator
As a learning facilitator, a coach helps coordinate and facilitate learning experiences for school staff. A coach engages teachers in inquiry, collaborates with teachers to determine area of need and together they design ways to address the issues of concern. Coaches coordinate cross department classroom visitations, organize professional learning communities within and among schools, help manage study groups, design professional development opportunities, arrange lesson study groups, discuss case studies and examine student work. A coach helps provide opportunities for professional growth on all levels. The Nine Roles of Coaches. Joellen Killion, NSDC.